New England Patriots fullback Dan Vitale would like to follow in the footsteps of the now-retired James Develin. Vitale is aware that he has some big shoes to fill after Develin decided to call it a career due to health concerns. This marks Vitale's fourth season in the league, but the 2020 campaign will be his first with the Pats. James was a hell-of-a player, Ive enjoyed watching him, really since I got in the league now and he was really a role model at the position," says Vitale. He knows ...

New England Patriots fullback James Develin has retired from the NFL after playing seven seasons in the league. Develin is a converted defensive lineman that was having a successful NFL career until suffering a neck injury in 2019. The three-time Super Bowl champion has decided to call it a career after complications with his neck injury. This is unfortunate news, especially with the Pats likely turning to a more run-heavy offense after the departure of future Hall of Fame quarterbackTom Brady.

New England Patriots fullback James Develin (neck) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. While Develin wasn't at all fantasy relevant, his loss is notable for the Patriots ground game, most notably Sony Michel. Michel had another underwhelming performance in the easy Week 3 win over the Jets, rushing nine times for only 11 yards (1.2 yards per carry) and a touchdown. In three games this season, the second-year back is averaging a weak 2.4 yards per carry. The loss of Develin won't make it ...

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For as long as I can remember there has always been a saying that Bill Belichick hates your fantasy team. Constantly changing the running back that is used means that some fantasy owners have tried to avoid it altogether, while some owners just put roll with the back du jour and hoped for the bets.This season though that seems to have changed. The team has two great running backs in Sony Michel and James [...]

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